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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.47, 414.48 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.47, 414.48 and 176.12 is: 242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.47 : 414.48 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.47/414.48 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.47x = 414.48 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.47x = 72,996.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,996.15/300.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.94

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